AutoPass Material Recommendations

The table below provides an overview of recommended cut settings for AutoPass based on material type. Note that this list is intended as a point of departure. You should take necessary precautions to ensure that your cut settings are appropriate for your specific material.

Material	Cutter diameter, flute type	Spindle Speed	Plunge Speed (Ramp Angle)	Auto Speed	Pass Depth
Non-ferrous metals (Brass, Aluminum)	3mm/0.125in, single O-flute	2	50 mmpm 2 ipm per min (~4°)	100mmpm/ 4ipm	1mm/0.04in
Hardwoods (Oak, Walnut)	6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral	4	250mmpm 10ipm per min (~20°)	250mmpm/ 10ipm	6mm/0.25in
Softwoods (Pine, Cedar)	6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral	5	350mmpm/ 14ipm per min (~27°)	250mmpm/ 10ipm	6mm/0.25in
Composites (Plywood, MDF)	6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral	5	350mmpm/ 14ipm per min (~27°)	250mmpm/ 10ipm	6mm/0.25in
Solid Surfaces (Corian, e.g.)	6mm/0.25in, 2-flute Upcut spiral	5	350mmpm/ 14ipm per min (~27°)	250mmpm/ 10ipm	6mm/0.25in
Plastics (Acrylic)	3mm/0.125in, single O-flute	4	125mmpm/ 5ipm per min (~10°)	250mmpm/ 10ipm	2.5mm/0.1in